HF3269

Purpose of the Bill

This bill aims to update the Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS) for correctional state employees. It seeks to implement recommendations from the MSRS correctional plan eligibility work group, focusing on modifying eligibility requirements, updating employment positions eligible for retirement plan coverage, and establishing procedures for appeals related to plan coverage.

Main Provisions

• Eligibility Requirements: The bill modifies the criteria that determine which correctional employees are eligible for the retirement plan, potentially broadening the scope to include more job positions.

• Defined Employment Positions: It specifies the job titles and classifications that are covered under the correctional state employees retirement plan. These include various roles within correctional facilities like corrections officers, behavior analysts, and maintenance workers.

• Direct Contact Requirement: Employees are required to spend at least 75% of their working time in direct contact with inmates, patients, or clients to qualify for the retirement plan, unless their job title is specifically listed as exempt from this requirement.

• Correctional Plan Membership Committee: This bill establishes a committee to oversee the adjustment of employment positions included in the retirement plan. The committee can review and adjust which positions are covered and handle requests from employees or their representatives regarding coverage.

• Right to Appeal: Employees can appeal decisions about their coverage by the retirement plan, ensuring a process for reviewing and revising coverage determinations.

• Plan Coverage Errors: Procedures for correcting errors in plan coverage are included, ensuring employees are correctly covered under the appropriate retirement plan.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Updating Definitions and Classifications: The bill introduces new definitions and updates classifications for correctional employees to ensure clarity and coverage under the retirement plan.

• Repeal of Sections: It repeals outdated sections of the Minnesota Statutes to reflect updated procedures and coverage specifications for the retirement plan.

Relevant Terms

• Correctional State Employees
• Retirement Plan Eligibility
• MSRS (Minnesota State Retirement System)
• Direct Contact Requirement
• Correctional Plan Membership Committee
• Eligible Employment Positions
• Right to Appeal
• Plan Coverage Errors